The One

by Elton John

The One cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 22 June 1992
  • Label: MCA
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 1:08:22
  • Community rating: 4.25/5 from 1 rating

Album Notes & Community Reviews

'The One' marked a significant personal and commercial resurgence for Elton John, representing his first studio project completed entirely after his rehabilitation from substance abuse. The record leans into polished, synthesizer-driven soft rock and lush pop balladry, resonating deeply with adult contemporary audiences and cementing his relevance in the 1990s musical landscape.

Genres

Descriptors: Polished, Melodic, synthesizer, balladry

Tracklist

  1. Simple Life (6:26)
  2. The One (5:53)
  3. Sweat It Out (6:38)
  4. Runaway Train (5:22)
  5. Whitewash County (5:30)
  6. The North (5:15)
  7. When A Woman Doesn't Want You (4:55)
  8. Emily (4:58)
  9. On Dark Street (4:43)
  10. Understanding Women (5:03)
  11. The Last Song (3:33)
  12. Suit Of Wolves (5:48)
  13. Fat Boys And Ugly Girls (4:14)

Credits

  • Elton John - primary artist, keyboards, vocals, written-by
  • Pino Palladino - bass
  • Olle Romo - drums, percussion, drum programming, written-by
  • Adam Seymour - guitar
  • Mark Taylor - keyboards
  • Davey Johnstone - guitar, backing vocals
  • Guy Babylon - keyboards, programmed by
  • Beckie Bell - backing vocals

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